R. Michael Blaese
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A biography of medical researcher R. Michael Blaese is presented. The winner of many awards, he is a world leader in the field of gene therapy and joined Kimeragen Inc. in 1999 to research the repair of damaged genes by using DNA's own repair techniques.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
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Penn & Teller
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The performances of the comedy partnership of Penn Jillette and Teller are described, with focus on their use of magic tricks to entertain live and television audiences.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
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Ellis Marsalis, jazz musician and teacher
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A biography of Ellis Marsalis, often called the father of jazz, is presented. His life and the accomplishments of his children and students are detailed.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
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